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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $215 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,144 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Missouri Southern than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($16,052.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($10,061 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 2.4% lower than costs at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($7,624 vs. $7,809)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 16.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,316 vs. $8,016)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 42 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (3.46)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Missouri Southern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri Southern and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is higher than Missouri Southern State University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,600)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,811 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($17,020 vs. $20,831)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($175 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/